Understanding Lula 3.0
Will more pro-business voices prevail in Brazil’s new government? AQ’s editor-in-chief looks to Lula’s long history as a guide.
AQ Podcast: What Does 2023 Hold for Latin American Economies?
An examination of trends for 2023 from the head of Latin America research at Goldman Sachs
Can Argentina’s Moderates Go the Distance?
Buenos Aires Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta pledges to bridge the political divides that have begun to wear on many Argentines.
The No-Nonsense Mayor Leading Chile’s Right
Evelyn Matthei’s popularity may reflect a shift to a more moderate politics following the polarization of recent years.
Argentina Could Really Use a Win
Politics and soccer mix everywhere, but this year it’s not just the government hoping for a championship to lighten the national mood.
Brazil’s Post-Bolsonaro “Normality Dividend”
Investments could flood back into Brazil if Lula gets the policy mix right. That’s still an “if,” writes AQ’s editor in chief.
100 Days of Sergio Massa’s Balancing Act
Argentina’s economy minister has prevented wholesale collapse. Is that enough to claim victory?
AQ Podcast | Argentina: Trying to Avoid Another 2001
Benjamin Gedan on the crisis brewing in the South American country.
Chile’s Pension Reform May Decide Boric’s Fate
The proposed reform has kept a private component that was initially shunned by the president.
AQ Podcast: Lula’s Plans for a Divided Brazil
A well-connected political journalist on what’s ahead for the incoming government
How the U.S. Can Use Trade to Fight Deforestation in Brazil
Without waiting for international partners to follow suit, the U.S. can deploy influential policy tools to tackle deforestation-linked trade.
The Magic Numbers Lula Will Need to Govern
Congressional support will be President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s first challenge.
REACTION: A Third Term for Brazil’s Lula
A stunning turnaround for the leader comes just days short of the third anniversary of his leaving jail—and marks the first time an incumbent loses reelection in Brazil.
What If Jair Bolsonaro Wins?
Once deemed unlikely, reelection would allow Brazil’s president to double down on his cultural agenda and bring an uncertain outlook for foreign policy and the economy.
Ricardo Lagos sobre el cambio de guardia en América Latina
El ex presidente chileno habla sobre la promesa de una nueva generación de líderes–y sobre lo que aún deben aprender.
